Description (CNA)
The d_path function in Linux kernel 2.2.20 and earlier, and 2.4.18 and earlier, truncates long pathnames without generating an error, which could allow local users to force programs to perform inappropriate operations on the wrong directories.
Affected (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| n/a / n/a | affected n/a |
CWE
No CWE identifiers supplied.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q1/0074.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8634.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4367
- http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/linux/linux-kernel/2002-13/0054.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/264117
ADP enrichment
No English description supplied.